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A Solid Defensive Start
The Texas Rangers kicked off the game with a masterclass in defense. The Rockies aimed to make a statement early on as Nick Martini singled to center, but our pitchers and infielders remained steadfast. The inning closed without any runs, thanks to a well-coordinated team effort including a strikeout by Sean Bouchard and strategic ground outs to keep the Rockies at bay.
Powerful Opening on Offense
The moment we've all been waiting for arrived at the bottom of the 1st inning. Although Marcus Semien and Wyatt Langford struck out swinging, we bounced right back when Corey Seager managed a walk and Adolis García sent chills down the Rockies' spine with a two-run homer to left center, bringing Seager home!
That cracker of a hit set the tone for the rest of the game and put the Rangers ahead by 2-0. When Josh Jung struck out swinging, it was clear the Rockies had a challenging game ahead of them.Extending the Lead
The Rangers weren't done yet. With Corey Seager's incredible single to right field in the second inning, bringing home Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras, the scoreboard reflected our dominance. Adolis García was relentless, getting hit by a pitch but securing another run for Semien afterward. The Rockies' pitcher was in a pickle, and their relief pitcher, Ryan Rolison, was introduced – but it was too late. At the end of the 2nd inning, we were leading comfortably at 5-0!
Defense Locks it Down
The remaining innings saw the Rockies trying to find a comeback opportunity but were met with superb pitching and fielding by the Rangers. While Sam Hilliard and Jordan Beck faced fierce strikeouts, our bullpen showed remarkable depth, with effective outings from Adrian Houser, Barlow, and J. Chavez. The Rangers' defense was unbreakable as the Rockies failed to convert any chances into runs throughout the game. Thumbs up to our reliable players for that!
Sealing the Victory
Despite the Rockies' attempts to rally in the 9th inning, they were met with a resolute J. Chavez, who shut down all efforts by striking out Zac Veen in the final out. The Rangers clinched a well-deserved 5-0 victory. What a fantastic show put on by our pitching squad and fielders as they held the Rockies scoreless throughout all nine innings. Hats off to the team for an all-round impressive display!Rangers Nation, stand tall and proud of our hard-earned victory tonight!
Looking forward to riding this momentum through the rest of the season. Go Rangers! 
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Rangers (March 15th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |